The Poznań City Council is the governing body of the city of
Poznań
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in Poland. The council has 34 elected members elected every five years in an
election
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by
city voters through a
secret ballot
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. The election of City Council and the local
head of government
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,
Prezydent Miasta Poznania i Zastępcy
BIP Poznań. Accessed 10 September 2024. which takes place at the same time, is based on legislation
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introduced on 20 June 2002.
Election results
2024
All 34 seats on the city council were being contested in the 2024 election.
2018
All 34 seats on the city council were being contested in the 2018 election.
Notes
References
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City councils in Poland
Poznań